events & activities
American Heart Association
Wine and Cheese Event
The Fort Bend County American Heart Association’s annual Wine and Cheese tasting event features live and silent auctions, and,
of course, a variety of wines and cheeses to sample. 713-610-5072
ARC “Best in the West Dinner, Dance and Auction”
This much anticipated November event includes a barbecue dinner, live and silent
auctions, and an evening of dancing. Proceeds from the ARC of Fort Bend County’s “Best in the West Dinner, Dance and Auction” help to maintain group homes, fund activity and work centers, and provide
training and transportation to ARC citizens with mental retardation and
developmental disabilities. www.arcoffortbend.org
Brazos Bend State Park
Live oaks and lakes are plentiful in these 4,897 acres of Brazos River
bottomlands. Among the wildlife are white-tail deer, coyotes, waterfowl and
alligators. Facilities available: screened shelters, recreation hall,
restrooms, showers, picnic areas, fishing, nature trails and campgrounds.
979-553-5101
Campfire Christmas
A traditional ranch-style feast, live entertainment, campfire, hayrides and
tours of the George Ranch create the perfect holiday atmosphere. December
10-11, 17-18. 281-343-0218
Celebrate! A Fort Bend Cultural Festival
Formerly called Fiestas Patrias, the Fort Bend Museum has expanded the annual
festival. Families have the opportunity to learn about and celebrate the
diverse heritage of the Fort Bend County community—including Hispanic, German and Czech cultures. Activities include face painting,
a “cultural passport” scavenger hunt, ethnic crafts and food tastings, live music, entertainment and
tours of the historic Moore Home. 281-342-6478
Challenger Center
The Fort Bend Challenger Center, located at Brazos Bend State Park, is a living
memorial to the seven Challenger astronauts, and serves students in area
schools.
The facility is operated by the Houston Museum of Natural Science and is linked
to the George Observatory (at Brazos Bend State Park), Burke Baker Planetarium
and the Challenger Center at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.
Summer programs, special events and classes are available to scouts, school
children and others at this facility. 713-639-4600
Christmas in Rosenberg
Stroll the streets of historic Rosenberg the first Saturday of December to
capture the holiday spirit and delight in the sights and sounds of Christmas in
Rosenberg. Talented crafters, gift merchants, performers, Railroad Museum
tours, theatrical performances, food court and much more are offered.
832-595-3525.
www.rosenbergevents.com
www.rosenbergevents.com
County Fair and Livestock Show
Each fall a parade featuring dozens of school and civic bands, floats and drill
teams leads Fort Bend to this nine-day extravaganza of food, rides, auctions,
youth and adult exhibits, bands and folk and country dancing. It is the largest
county fair in Texas and draws nearly 200,000 visitors. 281-342-6171
Decker Park
This park contains historical buildings from 1901, a railroad depot, authentic
log cabins, McNabb House (circa 1850, Carrie Nation’s daughter’s home) and an 1886 jailhouse.
Evening of Wine & Music
Benefiting The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County, this annual event, provides
an evening of music, food and wine tasting. Lively bidding on auction items
adds to this fun evening. 281-240-8181
Family 4TH Celebration
It’s all about patriotism, family and fun when the City of Rosenberg hosts its
Independence Day celebration at Seabourne Creek Park, 3827 Highway 36 South.
This free event includes a carnival, food vendors, wagon rides, a free concert
by Fort Bend County’s premier entertainers, The Triumphs, and the best fireworks display west of the
Brazos. 832-595-3520. www.rosenbergevents.com
FBISD Back to School Scramble
Golfers are invited to a fun day, with proceeds supporting Fort Bend Education
Foundation’s programs such as Grants for Experts and Angel Gifts. Since 1992, more than
$2.5 million has been awarded to teachers and schools to fund innovative
teaching ideas.
Fort Bend County Czech Fest
The Fort Bend Czech Fest is held the first full weekend in May at the Fort Bend
County Fairgrounds. Featuring continuous family-style entertainment, ethnic
foods and free dances, this festival offers an exciting two-and-one-half days
of fun and excitement.
Fort Bend County Libraries
George Memorial Library in Richmond is the main library of the Fort Bend County
library system, which also includes seven branches and management of the County
Law Library. The library’s online catalog makes all circulating materials (including audiovisual and
technological) in the system available to county residents. Anyone with a
computer and modem can access that catalog, the Internet and online databases
from home. Internet access, public PCs for children and adults, and a multitude
of reference resources are available at all branches. George Memorial Library
houses the genealogy and local history materials, the Distance Learning Center
and the Joe Grillo Science Center. It also houses the Jodie E. Stavinoha
Amphitheater for outdoor cultural events, as well as a Gallery and front lobby
display cases for exhibitions. 281-341-2677
Fort Bend Museum
Former Sugar Land Mayor David Wallace performs with the Tour Choir at a past
Gala Dinner and Auction event.
This award-winning museum chronicles the settling of the Fort Bend area by the “Old 300” who received Mexican land grants through Stephen F. Austin and describes their
first 100 years. It is because of this settlement, the first anglo community in
Texas, that Fort Bend’s current communities have such names as “First Colony” and “New Territory.” ➝
On museum grounds are two restored historical homes. The Long-Smith Cottage,
home of Jane Long, called the “Mother of Texas,” is a typical middle-class home from the 1840s. The 1883 John M. & Lottie D. Moore Home is a Victorian-era mansion that features numerous
historical artifacts in its lower floor. The museum administration is located
just up the street at the 1882 McFarlane House. 281-342-6478
Fort Bend Theatre
Started in the fall of 1989, the Fort Bend Theatre provides family entertainment
on the weekends throughout the year. Located at 2815 N. Main in Stafford, the
theater is organized exclusively as a nonprofit group dedicated to the arts and
education of the arts for public interest.
Acting classes for all ages are offered and a children’s theater presents productions such as “The Ugly Duckling” and “Winnie the Pooh” to schools and pre-schools. 281-208-3333
George Ranch Historical Park
About 500 acres of this 23,000-acre working ranch are open to the public,
including an 1830s log cabin, Civil War-era farm house, restored Victorian
mansion, blacksmith shop, and original barns and farm buildings from the 1930s.
Living history demonstrations are performed daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Tuesday through Saturday. 281-343-0218
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